Hawk Performance DTC-60 Front Race Brake Pads HB640G.550 - 2009-2015 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works

Hawk Performance HB640G.550 is a front-axle DTC-60 race brake pad set for the 2009-2015 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works. DTC-60 is a high-torque, high-temperature Dynamic Torque Control competition compound.

Specifications

• Compound: Hawk DTC-60 (Dynamic Torque Control)
• Position: Front axle
• Manufacturer part number: HB640G.550
• High torque with excellent modulation and release characteristics
• Split friction levels for front-to-rear balance tuning
• Lightweight construction
• High operating temperature range

Fitment

2009-2015 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works, front axle. Confirm fitment by year, trim, and brake package before ordering, since JCW brake hardware changed across this range.

Track notes

A front-drive JCW puts most of its braking work on the front axle, which is exactly where a high-temperature compound earns its keep on track. Bed the pads in before your first session and expect more dust and noise than stock.

Choosing a compound

Hawk builds three Dynamic Torque Control grades. DTC-30 comes up soonest and stays predictable, DTC-60 sits in the middle with more peak torque and heat capacity, and DTC-70 is the most aggressive. All three are competition friction materials and will wear rotors faster and run louder than a factory replacement pad, which is the trade for consistent stopping power once the brakes are hot.

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